The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health: A Story of Resilience & Hope with Coach Beverly
Join us LIVE on Nov 10th or watch the most recent recording below
The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health
Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and a variety of other health consequences for adults. This session reviews how diabetes care and education specialists can provide screening, assessment, and trauma-informed care to individuals who experienced ACEs and are living with toxic stress. We will explore strategies to address ACES and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Throughout, we will focus on supporting self-care with a focus on recognizing and promoting resilience.
Webinar Topics
- Discuss the benefits of assessing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in individuals with diabetes.
- State the relationship between ACE Scores and risk of future health complications.
- Describe a person-centered approach to fostering resilience and self-care for individuals with toxic stress.
- Identify two strategies to provide trauma-informed care in your work setting
Instructor
Coach Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, BC-ADM, CDCES
Author, Nurse, Educator, Clinician, and Innovator, Beverly has specialized in diabetes management for over twenty years and has successfully passed the CDCES exam six times. As president and founder of Diabetes Education Services, Beverly is dedicated to optimizing diabetes care and improving the lives of those with diabetes.
“Becoming a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) is one of the best professional and personal decisions I have ever made.” – Coach Beverly Thomassian
Articles to Read
- Becoming ACE-Aware Training Program
- ACE Screening Tools for Pediatrics and Adults – One stop page for the screening tools for
- ACEs Aware initiative –A great overview of resources and sign up for the newsletter and regular webinars.
- ACES Aware Resources – Information and resources for clinicians on ACE screening and clinical response
- The Story of Your Number -A fantastic resource that can be broadly shared.
- Nadine Burke Harris, MD TED Talk on How Childhood Trauma affects health
- What happened to you? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing – authors Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. This book provides excellent explanations of the impact of trauma and strategies for healing.
- Action for Happiness» Excellent website filled with actions we can all take to feel better every day.
